An excellent production in every measure: the plot, acting, good looking cast, cinematography, music, costume. I had watched some of the mega newer Chinese dramas like Ten mile peach blossom, Fu Yao and Ashes of love. When I initially saw that the rating of this drama was higher than the former three, I could not believe it. The former three are already so good, how is it possible to beat that. Now that i have completed watching it, i am very impressed. Every episode keeps you captivated and is of very high standard with no slackening throughout the series. There are only two elements I don't like about this drama. The sad ending is depressing. It made me cry and i am not one who cries easily . The explanation of the hero's illness and the difference with his deputy's situation is somewhat ridiculous. For these, I rated the story 8.5, otherwise it would be 10. While i would re-watch Ten mile and Fu Yao, i probably won't rewatch this as the ending is too much of an emotional roller coaster for me. But i have to say this again, it is an impressive production.